Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, early 16th century
MS M.174 fol. 2r

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Month, Occupation: February -- Man wearing hat, seated on throne, extends hands toward fire in hooded fireplace with andirons and pothook. Next to fireplace stands woman, wearing apron, holding two-pronged utensil in fire.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament.